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“Peope say 'We must fight for peace.' But, to fight is to end peace. Peace is not a fight, it is a state of being. 'Peace on earth' and 'the war to end all wars' they say. But, tell the Mothers and Fathers with Daughters and Sons in the ground 'peace on earth.' Tell them that the latest war will…” quote by David Holdsworth
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““Peope say 'We must fight for peace.' But, to fight is to end peace. Peace is not a fight, it is a state of being. 'Peace on earth' and 'the war to end all wars' they say. But, tell the Mothers and Fathers with Daughters and Sons in the ground 'peace on earth.' Tell them that the latest war will some how 'end all wars' rather than create perpetual war like all other wars. After all wars first casualty is the truth.””

David Holdsworth

About This Quote

Source Speech: Anti‑War Commentary, date unknown

War contradicts peace; true peace is a state, not a battle, and war erodes truth.

In simple terms: War and peace are opposites; war destroys truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek non‑violent solutions.

Themes

peace war truth conflict society

Mood

somber reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy making
  • education
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

philosophy political theory ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies pursue peace without conflict?
  • What truths are lost in wartime?
A Different Perspective

Peace cannot be achieved through violence.

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